Corte Malatestiana — Corte in Scena
Fano's cultural summer of prose, music, opera, and dance under the stars
About Corte Malatestiana
An open-air theatre in the heart of Fano
As the evenings lengthen, Fano's Corte Malatestiana transforms into the city's cultural hub. Enclosed by the 15th-century walls commissioned by the Malatesta lordship, this arcaded courtyard becomes a captivating open-air theatre each summer, seating around 600 spectators, complete with a equipped stage and roof, for the Corte in Scena festival. It is the summer event of the Fondazione Teatro della Fortuna, produced in collaboration with the Municipality of Fano and AMAT (Associazione Marchigiana Attività Teatrali), extending the season of the renowned city theatre under the stars.
A multidisciplinary programme
From June 2nd to August 25th, 2026, sixteen events will unfold, spanning various genres to cater to every type of spectator. Prose performances feature leading actors such as Alessandro Preziosi, Ambra Angiolini, and Flora Canto. Symphony concerts showcase the Orchestra Sinfonica Gioachino Rossini, while there are also musical tributes, candlelit concerts, gospel, contemporary dance, opera, and shows designed for families.
- Authorial prose with major names from Italian theatre and performing arts
- Symphony concerts by the Orchestra Rossini, a jewel of the Marche's musical tradition
- Tributes and dedications to icons of Italian and international music
- Opera, rediscovering the operatic heritage
- Family shows and contemporary dance
The Malatestiana setting
The Corte Malatestiana is one of Fano's symbolic landmarks. Fano is a city in the Province of Pesaro and Urbino, located on the Adriatic coast in the Marche region. Attending a performance within these walls means experiencing culture in a unique historical context, where Renaissance architecture serves as a natural backdrop for the artists. The festival traditionally opens with a major free event promoted by the Culture Department of the Municipality of Fano and concludes with opera events at the end of August.
Why it's worth it
Corte in Scena is more than just a summer season; it's Fano's way of telling its own story, blending major national talents with local projects in a refined and accessible calendar. For visitors to the Marche Riviera during the summer, it's an opportunity to alternate beach time with the emotions of live performance, all within one of the most beautiful courtyards in the Marche region.
Corte Malatestiana — edition 2026
The 2026 season of Corte Malatestiana confirms the multidisciplinary vocation of the Corte in Scena festival, with sixteen events spread between June and August. The direction is by the Fondazione Teatro della Fortuna, in collaboration with the Municipality of Fano and AMAT.
The programme blends high-profile national prose, concerts by the Orchestra Sinfonica Gioachino Rossini, candlelit musical tributes, gospel, contemporary dance, and opera, in a balance designed for the summer audience of the Marche Riviera.
Programme Corte Malatestiana 2026
June 2nd — Concert for the 80th Anniversary of the Republic
- Orchestra Sinfonica Gioachino Rossini and Children's Choir — opening concert free, promoted by the Department of Culture (6:30 PM, numbered seats at the box office)
June
- June 19th — Alessandro Preziosi in Prometeo (prose, with live electronics by Paky de Maio)
- June 23rd — Homage to Ennio Morricone, Fanum Fortunae Wind Orchestra with Claudio Pacifici narrator (candlelit concert, proceeds to charity)
July
- July 1st — Spirito in musica – Beethoven Cycle, Orchestra Sinfonica G. Rossini, Gaetano Di Bacco on saxophone, conducted by Daniele Agiman
- July 8th — Gladiator – The Music of the Blockbusters, Orchestra Sinfonica G. Rossini (on the occasion of Fano dei Cesari)
- July 21st — Ambra Angiolini in La misteriosa scomparsa di W (text by Stefano Benni, directed by Ambra Angiolini)
- July 22nd — 30 Years of Gospel, Fano Gospel Choir with special guest Trini Massie Lopez
August
- August 1st — The Muse Fam in Shakespeare, contemporary dance (artistic director Michele Antonio D'Apote)
- August 5th — Flora Canto in Me la canto e me la sogno… ancora, with Salvatore Russo, directed by Pierluigi Iorio
- August 8th — Mamma Mia! – Homage to ABBA, with Clarissa Vichi and Valentina Ariemma, narrated by Claudio Salvi
- August 11th — The Jungle Book, Gruppo Panta Rei (family theatre, 9:30 PM; text by Barbara Scalco, directed by Paolo Bergamo)
- August 20th — Lumina – Homage to Fabrizio De André, candlelit concert with Valerio Valerii and Alessio Frantoni
- August 23rd — Il laboratorio del Belcanto, Orchestra Sinfonica G. Rossini (opera, 6:30 PM)
- August 25th — La donna selvaggia by Carlo Coccia, opera directed by Enrico Lombardi (8:30 PM)
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Practical information — Corte Malatestiana
Where
Corte Malatestiana, Piazza Costanzi, Fano historic centre (PU). The area is easily accessible on foot from the main city squares.
How to get there
By train: Fano station on the Adriatic line, a few minutes from the centre. By car: Take the Fano exit from the A14 motorway, then park in the historic centre. By plane: Ancona-Falconara and Rimini airports are nearby.
Tickets
Tickets and season passes for prose performances can be purchased from the Teatro della Fortuna box office and AMAT. The opening event is free admission with numbered seats to be collected at the box office. It is advisable to check prices and availability for each event on the official website.
Tip
Performances are held outdoors: bring a light jacket for cooler evenings and arrive a little early to enjoy the courtyard setting.
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Corte Malatestiana
Piazza Costanzi, 61032 Fano